Cassoulet with Fresh Beans Recipe

Name: Cassoulet with Fresh Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken drumsticks, ball joint removed; 4 large leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only; 6 small onions, roasted; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 cup navy beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1 cup white wine; 3 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 2 cloves; 1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs fresh thyme and 4 sprigs parsley tied together); 6 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cored and diced; 4 cups shelled fava beans; 8 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup minced parsley leaves; 1/4 cup minced basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

Servings: persons

6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks, ball joint removed
4 large leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only
6 small onions, roasted
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 cup navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 cup white wine
3 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 cloves
1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs fresh thyme and 4 sprigs parsley tied together)
6 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cored and diced
4 cups shelled fava beans
8 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup minced parsley leaves
1/4 cup minced basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

1
Combine the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a blender or food processor.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Set aside.
4
Grill the chicken drumsticks over hot coals until lightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side.
5
Skin.
6
Brush with 1/2 the roasted garlic puree.
7
Lay a piece of foil over the grill.
8
Put the chicken on the foil.
9
Cover the grill and continue cooking until the meat is opaque at the bone, about 5 to 8 minutes.
10
Set aside.
11
Combine the remaining olive oil, leeks, roasted onions and garlic in a heavy-bottom pot.
12
Saute over medium-high heat until the leeks begin to wilt, about 3 minutes.
13
Add the navy beans, wine, broth, cloves, bouquet garni and tomatoes.
14
Simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
15
Take out 1 cup of the broth and pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl.
16
Set aside to cool slightly.
17
Whisk in the remaining roasted garlic puree.
18
Set aside.
19
Blanch the fava beans in boiling water for 1 minute.
20
Drain.
21
Rinse under cold running water.
22
Peel off their outer skins.
23
Set aside.
24
Add the carrots and chicken to the cassoulet and simmer for 10 additional minutes.
25
Turn off the heat, whisk in the roasted garlic sauce and add the fava beans.
26
Let the fava beans sit in the hot liquid for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
27
Divide among 4 bowls.
28
Garnish with fresh parsley and basil.
29
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
30
Serve immediately.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chicken drumsticks, ball joint removed, 4 large leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only, and more.

Yes, Cassoulet with Fresh Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cassoulet with Fresh Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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